In keeping with a number of stories, a former affiliate of Parkway Drive – Jed Daniel Gordon – appeared in court docket and pled responsible final Monday (March 16) to an underage intercourse offense. The band has since issued a press release on social media “condemn[ing]” the actions of stated affiliate and clarifying that he’s “not concerned with Parkway Drive in any capability.”
Parkway Drive’s Assertion
Yesterday (March 21), Parkway Drive posted the next assertion to Fb and Instagram:
We’ve just lately realized that somebody we’ve been related to has pleaded responsible to an underage intercourse offence in 2002.
That is appalling and we condemn it. We’re gutted and we assist the sufferer.
This occurred earlier than we had been a band, nonetheless we bear ethical duty for contracting him from 2003, on and off through the years.
Whereas he hasn’t toured with us since 2017, extra just lately he’s been a part of our Australian on-line merch workforce. When the band heard about this, we terminated his contract instantly. He’s not concerned with Parkway Drive in any capability.
That is heartbreaking on a really human scale.
That is nonetheless ongoing within the courts so we’re closing feedback.
You’ll be able to see their assertion beneath:
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Extra Particulars Concerning the State of affairs
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On March 19, a publish was made within the r/ausmetal subreddit with the title “Jed Gordon (aka Chode) aka Parkway Drive merch man pleads responsible to rape of a minor.”
The publish accommodates solely three screenshots associated to the incident, together with one claiming that Gordon “pled responsible to the crime of getting intercourse with a minor between 14 and 16 years of age 2 days in the past.” One other screenshot seems to indicate a textual content message change wherein the small print of the case and plea are given. They embody: “Precise offence – Sexual activity with individual 14 or over & beneath 16 yrs” and “A plea of responsible is accepted.”
The third screenshot seems to be of a Fb publish concerning the different two screenshots, with the username @0161skinsau being credited for them.
On March 20, Blunt Journal reported on “a determine beforehand linked to Parkway Drive’s touring operation” being “named in a felony matter earlier than the NSW [New South Wales] Native Court docket in [the band’s hometown of] Byron Bay.”
Their unique report continued:
Court docket listings present that an individual recognized as Jed Daniel Gordon appeared in R v Jed Daniel Gordon on March 16, 2026, in Byron Bay Native Court docket. The matter is listed as a police point out, with a number of current listings recorded beneath the identical case quantity.
Whereas the listings affirm the existence of an energetic felony matter, additional particulars of the costs haven’t but been independently confirmed. Gordon has beforehand been publicly related to Parkway Drive’s touring and merchandise operation. Frontman Winston McCall has referred to “Jed, our merch man” in previous interviews, and Gordon can be credited in official Parkway Drive media, together with the band’s DVD releases, with credit listed on IMDb confirming his look within the band’s prolonged media output.
Plus:
Gordon’s involvement within the Australian hardcore scene dates again years, together with early appearances in impartial publications similar to a 2008 interview within the 5Qs zine, the place he was recognized as a part of Parkway Drive’s touring operation.
His presence within the band’s wider touring ecosystem dates again years, with older scene media and weblog posts inserting him inside Parkway Drive’s interior circle throughout their early rise out of Byron Bay.
An early 2008 weblog publish additionally refers to Parkway Drive as “his brother’s band”, although that relationship has not been independently verified.
The itemizing comes amid rising consideration across the matter throughout the Australian heavy music scene, with dialogue spreading throughout social media and fan communities in current days. Whereas a lot of that dialog stays unverified, the confirmed court docket itemizing has drawn elevated scrutiny to Gordon’s previous involvement within the scene.
The matter was listed for sentencing on Could 19, 2026. The result has not but been confirmed.
Probably Household Connection to Drummer Ben Gordon
Earlier in the present day (March 22), Blunt Journal printed a brand new article concerning the aforementioned chance that Jed Gordon is the brother of Parkway Drive drummer Ben Gordon.
“Separate Instagram posts from Ben Gordon explicitly discuss with Jed Gordon as his brother, confirming the connection,” the publication claimed earlier than referring to a Ben Gordon Instagram publish from December of 2015 that depicts he and Jed on a seashore for a “Brother seashore selfie.” The publish additionally features a tag for Jed Gordon’s account – @jedxdesmond – which is not accessible.
Blunt Journal additionally referenced one other Instagram publish (uploaded by Ben Gordon) from April of 2019 that reveals the 2 males standing exterior. Alongside it’s the following caption:
Completely satisfied thirty eighth Birthday to my Brother who was formally often known as Chode, now often known as Jed. Very pleased with the hassle you’ve put in to turn into match, wholesome and completely happy. By no means thought I’d see the day! How’s the 6 pack on the second picture! #plantpower #veganabs #notphotoshopped
You’ll be able to see the photographs beneath:
Lastly, Blunt Journal clarified that they’ve “contacted representatives for remark concerning the confirmed familial relationship.” Their story hasn’t been up to date to specify in the event that they’ve obtained a response. Nonetheless, Lambgoat and ABC (Australian Broadcasting Company) Information additionally acknowledged the household connection.
For those who or somebody you already know has been sexually assaulted, sources can be found for assist. Go to the RAINN web site (Rape, Abuse, and Incest Nationwide Community) or dial 800-656-HOPE (800-656-4673).
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